BYU football: Jamaal Williams released from hospital

Brigham Young Cougars running back Jamaal Williams (21) is taken off the field after an injury as the University of Utah defeats Brigham Young University 20-13 as they play football Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, in Provo.

Tom Smart, Deseret News

Summary

BYU received some good news Sunday morning — running back Jamaal Williams, who suffered an injury during Saturday night's loss to Utah, has been released from the hospital.

PROVO — BYU received some good news Sunday morning — running back Jamaal Williams, who suffered an injury during Saturday night's loss to Utah, has been released from the hospital.

Williams suffered a concussion and severe stinger in the third quarter and was carted off the field and transported to the hospital. The sophomore underwent imaging and other testing to rule out a spine-related injury. He was alert and his condition continued to improve during the tests. Williams was kept in the hospital overnight for observation.

According to BYU officials, "the status for his return will be based on day-to-day progression and continued improvement throughout the week."

Popular Comments

This is wonderful news. All the best to Williams for a complete and speedy
recovery.

Thanks DN for keeping up on the story.

1:05 p.m. Sept. 22, 2013

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SCUte

Rock Hill, SC

This die hard Ute fan is very happy to learn Jamal will be OK. He is a good kid
and if he stays healthy will have a bright football future ahead of him. Even
without football this kid is going to succeed in life. Get back on the field
soon - you
More..

2:35 p.m. Sept. 22, 2013

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SoCalTrueBlue

San Diego, CA

This was the only article about "the game" that I was eager to read. So
very grateful that this outstanding young man appears to be on the mend from
what could have been a devastating injury. Best wishes for a full recover,
Jamaal.

Jeff Call has been a sportswriter for the Deseret News since 1997. He is the BYU beat writer and has been covering Cougar sports since 1993, when he served as sports editor at the Daily Universe. Call has written several more ..